Ion Exchange Resins for Advanced Removal of Nanoparticles from UPW? – A Novel Imaging Approach
Date published: 2019
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This presentation was given at the Ultrapure Micro 2019 annual conference. It was presented in the Ultrapure Water Production track, as part of the Enabling Technology session.
Companies: Ovivo; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Authors: Pia Herrling; Philippe Rychen; Gisela Guthause; Katharina Kopania
Tags: Nanoparticles; Ion Exchange; UPW Polishing; Metrology and Analytical Technology
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